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Media Releases

| Athletics

Fans of UPEI Women’s Basketball will get used to hearing the name “Rainford” more often this fall because they’ll be getting a double dose. The Panthers scored a slam dunk this off-season by recruiting Aiden Rainford, the older sister of AUS all-star Lauren Rainford.

| University

The excitement was palpable at the University of Prince Edward Island this past week when the Class of 2022 graduated with their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is pleased to congratulate Dr. Deepmala Agarwal, master of science (MSc) graduate and cardiology resident, on being awarded the Governor General’s Medal (Graduate) and the UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies Award of Distinction during UPEI’s 2022 convocation.  

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) celebrated 77 new graduates during the University’s 2022 Convocation festivities.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

When Dr. Andrew Cohen, doctor of veterinary medicine graduate, started applying for veterinary schools, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island wasn’t even on the list.

| University

UPEI’s Departments of Student Affairs and Recruitment and First Year Advising are excited to announce that, for the first time, the Grad Week and New Student Orientation (NSO) programs will be led by two exceptional student leaders during the 2022 cycle. 

| Athletics

Local standout Gracie McQuaid is the latest recruit to join Lauren Bull and Jorja Cook in representing the UPEI Women's Rugby Panthers' bright future.
 

| University

For the first time in two years, the University of Prince Edward Island will hold Convocation in-person during four ceremonies scheduled for May 10 to 13. Over 1,000 graduates comprise the Class of 2022.

| University

In a message to students, staff, and faculty, President Keefe described several "new beginnings" for the University in May.

| Academics

The University of Prince Edward Island’s Charlottetown campus is now home to a temporary, cone-shaped Indigenous structure, known as a tipi, that has been erected between the Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.